« previous next » Pages: [1] 2 All Go Down  Author Topic: Sennheiser confuses me (Read 11859 times) Stan Fordsen  Sennheiser confuses me « on: January 26, 2020, 02:46:46 PM » I'm confused by Sennheiser's naming convention:EW 100EW 300EW 500Does "G" mean generation?What does "EW" stand for? And which one has a better feature set, EW 100 G4, or EW 500 G2?Thank you!  Logged Spenser Hamilton Re: Sennheiser confuses me « Reply #1 on: January 26, 2020, 03:34:38 PM » Quote from: Stan Fordsen on January 26, 2020, 02:46:46 PMI'm confused by Sennheiser's naming convention:EW 100EW 300EW 500Does "G" mean generation?What does "EW" stand for? And which one has a better feature set, EW 100 G4, or EW 500 G2?Thank you! EW = Evolution WirelessE = Evolution (wired mics)100, 300, 500 denotes the different tiers, higher tiers have additional functionality that can come in handy for pro use.G = Generation. G2 -> G3 was a fairly major overhaul. G3 -> G4 doesn't seem to be as substantial, although I haven't had a chance to spend some time with the G4 products.I'm hoping to buy some new wireless this year, and I assume that the G3 and G4 will play nice. Logged Technical Director - Chatham Capitol Theatre/Kiwanis Theatre Russell Ault Re: Sennheiser confuses me « Reply #2 on: January 26, 2020, 03:36:14 PM » Quote from: Stan Fordsen on January 26, 2020, 02:46:46 PMI'm confused by Sennheiser's naming convention:EW 100EW 300EW 500Does "G" mean generation?What does "EW" stand for? And which one has a better feature set, EW 100 G4, or EW 500 G2? Within a particular generation, 300 and 500 are often similar but with a slightly different feature set, and both are always more featureful than 100. Comparing between generations requires careful study, because successive generations often improved the different tiers unequally. For example, EW 100 G3 and EW 100 G4 are nearly identical, whereas the G4 version of the EW 300 and 500 got significantly increased tuning bandwidth. Here are some broad-strokes comparisons, though:- The step from G1 to G2 was bigger than subsequent evolutions. Starting from G2, all EW transmitters and receivers that can be tuned to the same frequency are compatible, and all transmitters use AA batteries (G1 used 9V).
- Networked control of receivers is only available on EW 300 and 500 units. G2 requires the Sennheiser Net1 to make this work (and that unit is not supported by current versions of WSM); G3 and G4 units have network ports on the receivers.
- G1 units are ancient and likely due for imminent retirement. G2 units are getting long in the tooth by now and are probably not worth buying unless they're in very good shape. There's probably still some G3 NOS still kicking around.
- As mentioned above, there's practically no difference in capability between EW 100 G3 and G4, but the tuning bandwidth increase of the EW 300/500 G4 is monumental.
-Russ Logged Adam Tews Re: Sennheiser confuses me « Reply #3 on: March 26, 2020, 03:27:12 PM » Quote from: Stan Fordsen on January 26, 2020, 02:46:46 PMI'm confused by Sennheiser's naming convention:EW 100EW 300EW 500Does "G" mean generation?What does "EW" stand for? And which one has a better feature set, EW 100 G4, or EW 500 G2?Thank you! The nomenclature's been explained, but I'll add my own experience when comparing feature sets of the tiers of G4 systems (I have two G4s).EW100 is pretty basic. For most users it's enough. The screen on the receiver is LCD and it's not a very quick LCD. I'm not a big fan of the screen. That said, you hopefully don't have to look at it very often. EW100, as others stated, has much wider inter-channel spacing, so you can't get as many units operating in the same band.EW300, Sennheiser markets as the "presenter" line. Both the 300 and 500 use the same receiver; the difference, near as I can tell, is that the handheld transmitters in the 300 series have a button to mute the mic while keeping the transmitter on. Looking over transmitter specs for both lines, everything is identical except the mute buttons.EW500 is the EW300 but without the mic mute button on the handheld transmitter. I really can't see any other difference. If you're using this system for a music stage, it's probably best to get transmitters without mute buttons, since you can't control those remotely (I don't think you can, anyway). Logged Chris Grimshaw Re: Sennheiser confuses me « Reply #4 on: March 26, 2020, 04:13:29 PM » Quote from: Adam Tews on March 26, 2020, 03:27:12 PMIf you're using this system for a music stage, it's probably best to get transmitters without mute buttons, since you can't control those remotely (I don't think you can, anyway). I believe you can lock out the Mute button by going through the menus.I've used older Sennheiser stuff, and eventually got myself a G4 EW100 with a 935 capsule. The G4 is a good, solid setup and I've been very pleased with it. My application has been a single mic - wedding speeches, singers w/backing, that sort of thing.Chris Logged Sheffield-based sound engineering.www.grimshawaudio.com Dave Garoutte Re: Sennheiser confuses me « Reply #5 on: March 26, 2020, 04:17:11 PM » Not sure about G4, but G3 500 series had more channels than 300 series. Logged Nothing can be made idiot-proof; only idiot resistant.Events. Stage, PA, Lighting and Backline rentals.Chauvet dealer. Home of the Angler.Inventor. And now, Streaming Video! Russell Ault Re: Sennheiser confuses me « Reply #6 on: March 26, 2020, 05:32:48 PM » Quote from: Dave Garoutte on March 26, 2020, 04:17:11 PMNot sure about G4, but G3 500 series had more channels than 300 series. With G4 the 300- and 500-series units share the same frequency table. Heck, they even share the same manual!(I always assumed that the "compatible channels" spec was more of a suggestion anyway.)-Russ Logged frank kayser Re: Sennheiser confuses me « Reply #7 on: March 26, 2020, 05:49:45 PM » Quote from: Dave Garoutte on March 26, 2020, 04:17:11 PMNot sure about G4, but G3 500 series had more channels than 300 series. Yes, Dave. The G3 300 vs 500, the 500 has more frequency presets.The G2 and G3 SKP (100, 300, 500) plug-on transmitters have differences among them i.e., frequencies and being able to supply phantom power to a mic.Have not researched the G4.frank Logged Scott Helmke Re: Sennheiser confuses me « Reply #8 on: March 26, 2020, 06:57:39 PM » If you really want to be confused, look at the model for the individual components.SK - portable transmitterSKM - portable handheld transmitter& etc. Logged Mike Caldwell Re: Sennheiser confuses me « Reply #9 on: March 26, 2020, 07:11:03 PM » Good news is though within the same frequency bandwidth all the Evolution Wireless equipment is cross compatible and that includes using an IEM transmitter to wireless mic receiver for a point to point wireless audio link.Depending on the vintage of the EW systems and how you would want to intermingle them you may need to either turn on or off the pilot tone at the transmitter or the receiver. Logged Mike Caldwellhttp://www.mikecaldwellaudioproductions.com ProSoundWeb Community Re: Sennheiser confuses me « Reply #9 on: March 26, 2020, 07:11:03 PM » Pages: [1] 2 All Go Up « previous next » - ProSoundWeb Community >
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